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Action for Albion \u00e4r ett v\u00e4lg\u00f6renhetsprojekt i Brighton And Hove.<\/h2>\n

Action for Albion<\/strong> was a fan-led supporter group and campaign organisation linked to the English football club West Bromwich Albion FC<\/em>The group was formed to highlight issues surrounding the club's ownership during the period when Guochuan Lai was the main owner, operating amidst economic uncertainty and financial strain.<\/p>\n

The organisation ran campaigns for transparency, the club's long-term stability and a full sale of the club. After Shilen Patel's investment company Absolutely Football WBA<\/em> In February 2024, after the acquisition of 87.8 percent of West Bromwich Albion, Action for Albion announced that the group was ending its active campaign activities. The group's final press release was published on 1 March 2024.<\/p>\n

The background \u2013 Guochuan Lai and the ownership issue<\/h2>\n

West Bromwich Albion was taken over in 2016 by Guochuan Lai through his company structure, Yunyi Guokai. Following the financial turbulence during and after the coronavirus pandemic, increased concern arose among supporters regarding the club's financial situation, high debts, and poor communication from the ownership.<\/p>\n

Action for Albion was established in response to these concerns and served as a platform for fans who wished to pursue an organised and peaceful protest movement. The group gathered documentation, held meetings with the club's management and communicated regularly with the media who i-news<\/em>, Express & Star<\/em>, Football League World<\/em> and The Athletic<\/em>They also conducted investigations into the corporate structure behind the ownership, something that was highlighted in several English media outlets during 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n

Campaigns and protests<\/h2>\n

Action for Albion organised several peaceful protests at The Hawthorns \u2013 West Bromwich Albion's home ground. Among the most notable actions were:<\/p>\n